Pick ups for this small group tour take place at many tourist area hotels in Phoenix, Tempe, West Mesa and Scottsdale. These can be seen at the bottom of this page.

Heading north out of Phoenix, the first stop is the red rock country of Sedona. You will drive through the entire length of Sedona, including Oak Creek Canyon - one of the region's most scenic drives - and uptown Sedona. There will be stops along the way. The route passes through the small northern Arizona town of Flagstaff before getting to the Grand Canyon.

On the way in you will stop at Mather Point, the first view point of the Grand Canyon, where you can get out, stroll around, enjoy the never ending vistas and take some pictures. You will then be taken to Bright Angel Lodge, which is where some of the view points of the Grand Canyon are, as well as shops, hotels and restaurants.

Please note that the route we have described is the way this tour normally runs. There are some occasions, however, when it runs in reverse, coming up from Phoenix through Cameron and the east part of the Grand Canyon, and then returning through Sedona.

The route we take out of the Grand Canyon travels along the seldom seen east part of the South Rim. There are several photo stops along the way.

On the way we will stop at the Desert View Watchtower, a unique building designed by the legendary architect, Mary Colter, using rocks brought up from the bottom of the Canyon. The inside of the tower is full of artwork by Hopi (Indian) artists.

We will start dropping down from the South Rim, to the desert that is Navajo Nation land below. Right next to the Little Colorado River is the Cameron Trading Post, one of the best purveyors of southwestern souvenirs and native American art and jewelry. We will stop here so you can do some shopping. From Cameron we will make our way south through Flagstaff, and on to Phoenix. The tour drops off in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and West Mesa.

Please note that although this is the way this tour almost always runs, there are some times when it is done in reverse. The route from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon will then come up through Cameron, and the ride back will go through Sedona.

Payment And Cancellation Details: CANCELLATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS TOUR. Changes will also not be accepted, and refunds will not be given. Please consider purchasing trip insurance as our cancellation policy is strictly enforced. Your card will be charged within 12 hours of making the booking. The credit/debit card used must be in your name and must be present, so we can take an imprint. Please contact us if this is not possible. Please ensure you have the card you used with you. If the card is not in your name please let us know ahead of time, as our credit card authorization process will need to be completed.

The name on your credit card statement will be USA Park Tours.

The days and dates this tour operates can be seen in the calendar at the top right of this page.

All times are approximate. We are not responsible for the consequences of any delays, and this itinerary may change without notice.

The entry fee to the Grand Canyon is included. There are no taxes.

The tour departs Phoenix at about 6.30 a.m. and gets back at about 7.30 p.m.

The vehicle is either a mini bus or an executive van, which is a van with individual, high back, reclining seats.

This tour is always handled by a supplier.

No meals are included.

Pick up locations in the greater Phoenix area are separated into Phoenix hotels, Scottsdale hotels and Tempe hotels. A list of all the pick up places can be seen below.